Online degree MBA Project Management

To apply for the Walbrook MBA, you’ll need to meet one of the following:

Option 1:

• A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution plus relevant professional experience (typically 2+ years).

• If you have less than 2 years’ experience, you’re still encouraged to apply. We’ll review your academic and professional background on a case-by-case basis.

Option 2:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Thinking of transferring institutions or have you studied before? You can apply to transfer up to 60 credits towards your MBA. Please note that credits can’t be awarded for the Research Development or Capstone Project modules.

• Review our recognition of prior learning process.

• Speak to our Enrolment Team.

• Submit a recognition of prior learning form alongside your application.

Overseas qualifications may be accepted and will be subject to evidence of equivalency normally verified through ECCTIS (UK ENIC). 

If English isn't your first language, you’ll be asked to provide proof of your English language proficiency in one of the following forms. Alternatively, you may be accepted if you have previously studied in English at an appropriate level and attended a recognised institution.

IELTS

• Evidence of a score of IELTS Level 6.5 or above with no element below 6.0.

TOEFL iBT®

• Evidence of a score of 88 overall (with 18 in reading, 19 in listening, 19 in speaking and 23 in writing).

Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

• Evidence of a score of ISE II with distinction in each skill.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency or Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English

• Evidence of a score of 176 overall, with 169 in each component.

On this online MBA Project Management, you’ll study a series of carefully designed modules. With flexible monthly starts, you’ll join the next available module and study alongside a cohort learning the same subject at the same time.

• Project and Operations Management

  Explore how operations, logistics and resource planning shape project success. You’ll develop frameworks to lead high-performing teams and deliver efficiency across departments and timelines. 

• Business Analytics for Project Management

  Dive into the tools and techniques used to analyse data, forecast outcomes and measure performance in project settings. You’ll learn to turn business data into insight, driving smarter planning and better outcomes. 

• Environmental Focus

  Evaluate how sustainability and environmental impact influence business and project decisions. You’ll explore ethical leadership and strategy development, applying your learning to real-world scenarios where projects intersect with social responsibility. 

• Strategy Formulation and Implementation

  Develop a strategic mindset for project and organisational leadership. You’ll use proven models to assess opportunities and risks, then apply these to create actionable plans for growth, innovation or transformation. 

• Change Management

  Understand the psychology and practice of managing organisational change. In this module, you’ll explore frameworks and leadership approaches for implementing change smoothly and sustainably, particularly in high-stakes project environments. 

• Marketing Communication

  Explore how effective communication planning supports stakeholder engagement and project success. You’ll assess brand strategy, internal communications and external messaging, tailored to business objectives. 

• Agile HRM

  Explore how adaptive people strategies contribute to project success. You’ll examine how agile HR planning supports cross-functional teams, change initiatives and long-term performance – skills essential to effective project delivery. 

• Financial and Business Intelligence

  Learn to interpret financial data and use analytics to support smart project decisions. You’ll assess cost, performance and investment outcomes using tools aligned with professional project management standards. 

• Research Methods

  Build your confidence in academic and applied research. You’ll learn how to investigate complex project or business challenges through critical reading, data collection, and ethical research design. 

• Research Development

  Refine your ideas and prepare for your final project. You’ll define a challenge in project management or operations, pitch your approach and receive feedback to shape your dissertation. 

• Research Project

  Bring your learning together in a 6,000-word research project exploring a real project management issue. Use applied research to propose practical, strategic solutions tailored to your career goals. 

Most modules include more than one assessment, helping you build skills gradually and apply your learning in different ways. You might complete two or three shorter tasks instead of one final assignment – weighted, for example, at 25%, 25% and 50%.

Here’s a snapshot of the main types of assessments you’ll complete across your core modules. Want to know what assessments you’ll sit for each module, or just need more detail? Request more info and our team would love to talk it through with you.

• Report: write a structured academic or business report that demonstrates critical analysis and application of theory.

• Strategic plan or business case: produce a strategic plan or business case in response to organisational challenges, supported by research and analysis.

• Poster presentation: create a visual summary of your analysis, such as a strategy or proposal, with a short written explanation.

• Learning log or reflective practice: write a short reflective piece to evaluate your professional learning, development or application of theory in practice.

• Infographic and commentary: design an infographic to present a business or research idea, supported by a short written explanation.

• Presentation or video pitch: present your strategic analysis or project proposal through a recorded or live presentation.

• Research thesis: complete a dissertation investigating a business issue relevant to your role or specialism, with independent research and strategic recommendations.

You can complete your MBA online in around 14 months full-time or 24 months part-time. On the full-time route, you’ll study two modules at a time (with a short gap between start dates). On the part-time route, you’ll study one module at a time.

The MBA is made up of 180 credits, including core modules and a final Capstone Project made up of two research-based modules.

The total fees are £8,880 for our online MBA.

Payment depends on your study mode:

• Full-time: Pay for two modules upfront, then in two-module instalments.

• Part-time: Pay for one module upfront, then before each new module.

UK students may be eligible for a government master’s loan.

Your MBA is delivered through an online study platform, where you’ll study either one or two modules at a time depending on your study mode. Full-time students start a new module every month, so modules overlap. Part-time students complete one module at a time. 

Here’s what you can expect:

• Weekly learning units to guide your progress

• Readings and case studies

• Videos and narrated presentations (mini-lectures)

• Online discussion forums

• Quizzes and tasks to check your understanding

You’ll have the freedom to plan your study time around work and life – but within a guided schedule that helps you stay focused, connected, and on track to succeed.

With CMI accreditation, you’ll graduate with Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status. This puts you on the path to full Chartered Manager status – an award that only the CMI can offer under its Royal Charter. Both Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status and Chartered Manager status are internationally recognised and showcase dedication to management & leadership, opening up greater avenues for your career progression. 

As part of CMI’s membership, you’ll gain access to the Employability Skills Diagnostic, the Career Development Centres, and the ManagementDirect online resource portal. You’ll also benefit from mentoring opportunities with experienced managers, networking, and events with industry professionals, along with the Qwell mental wellbeing platform to support your personal wellbeing during your studies. 

With over 75 years of leadership development experience and partnerships with 850+ employers and 170 higher education institutions around the world, CMI accreditation is proof that the skills you’ll develop are aligned with industry needs.